APRN - Pediatric Cardiology Transplant

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Closing Date:
12/03/2026
## Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
## Job Type:
Regular
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Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
No
## Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

## Department:
COM | Peds Cardiology APP's
Department's Website:

## Summary of

Job Duties:

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday, with donor calls that can occur after hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The APRN is a skilled health care provider who has successfully completed an educational program that provides specialized certification and is regulated by either the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or the Arkansas State Medical Board. An APRN manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual and potential health problems of pediatric patients and their families.

An APRN possesses an advanced knowledge level, skill, and competence in the provision of care to specific patient and family populations and serves across the care continuum as a clinical resource for patients, family, staff and the community.

The transplant APP will work inpatient and/or outpatient to meet the needs of the transplant patient. This includes daily ICU rounds on transplant patients.

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with at least a Master’s in Nursing.
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the specialty of Pediatrics with an acute care focus.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

• Provide direct clinical services for patients according to established protocols and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards in collaboration with a physician.
• Obtain patient health histories, complete physical examinations, and interpret hemodynamic data.
• Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Formulate and implement a treatment plan for the management of acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with the physician.
• Document in medical records appropriately.
• Provide family-centered care to meet the child’s health care needs.
• Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
• Participate in staff education, and educate other APRN/PA students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Provide leadership and professional interaction within your team or to team members.
• Coordinate with families the care and progress of their child in person, by telephone, or by email as appropriate.
• Communicate with others with mutual respect and professional demeanor.
• Adhere to all standard policies and procedures.
• Participate in QI or research projects as deemed necessary by your department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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